Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SL720 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the M320 matches up vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M320 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M320 against the SL720.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and SL720.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL720 will give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.